Description
The master Giovanni introduces you to one of the most interesting patterns for “Timbales”, called “Baqueteo”, with some variations and “Floreos” or ‘flourishes.’
Commentary:
Now, I would like to play something that’s called “Baqueteo,” like the late Tito Puente, he was a master of that, I mean ever, the same like Willy Bobo, ok? Amazing! 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4… Another variation of that, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3 , 4… Slow, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4…
“Time Code” Soleá (bulerías) – 8182 – E
Here you have the third of Giovanni’s songs with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass). In this case, the master Giovanni uses a Flamenco pattern (Bulería) to show you how to apply practically his concept on Congas. Commentary: Now,
Demo (Solo) 6/8 – 8154 – E
Giovanni plays a Demo in 6/8 to demonstrate how you can apply all those exercises, maintaining a line on the cowbell and improvising with the other on Timbales. Commentary: Example, I would like to do a little improvisation, free style, ok? Let’s
Demo (Solo) Guaguancó – 8155 – E
The master Giovanni plays a second Demo with the “Guaguancó Cáscara” to demonstrate how you can apply all those exercises, maintaining a line on the cowbell and improvising with the other on Timbales. Commentary: Cáscara in Guaguancó par
